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THE SENIOR ISSUE
official newsmagazine of bloomington high school north - special edition
THE RACE TO GRADUATION page 5 Compare MCCSC’s dropout rates to the rest of the United States.
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THE BEST DAYS
See how four cubs grew into cougars.
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YEAR IN PHOTOS Review the best moments of 2014.
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SAYING CONGRATS
Families show appreciation for their graduating seniors
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Editors in Chief
Cougar transformations 04 School by the numbers 05 Senior Ads 08
STAFF Maureen Langley Zoe Need
NEWS
Business Editor
NORTHUPDATE.COM
Staffers
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Maddie Gooldy
CJ Campbell Catherine Hardy Destiny Mullis Sydney Pogue Alaina Schmidt Kat Sylvester Hannah Weatherbee Kiah Weaver Krista Williams
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YEAR IN PHOTOS
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Girls track and field sectional
ADVISER Ryan Gunterman
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ON THE COVER: Photo illustration by Maureen Langley FEATURE: Seniors Eli Farmer and Abbey Barker NORTHUPDATE: Sophomores Gracie Heeb and Claire Finn photos by Maureen Langley Join the conversation
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“The best days of your life”
The transformation through high school proved to be extreme for these seniors. See how they think they’ve changed over the past four years. by Sydney Pogue
“Throughout high school I stopped caring about what other thought about me. I started to focus on my own happiness,” senior Cassey Jostes said.
“I’ve completely changed since freshman year. I’m way more independent,” senior Trevor Chitwood said.
“I haven’t really changed, I got my braces off and I’ve gotten new shoes,” senior Isaac Newsom said.
“I’m a lot less ugly, and maybe a little less socially awkward but it doesn’t feel that way, I’m also less self conscious,” senior Leah Gardner said.
THE RACE TO
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GRADUATE
You’ve hurdled high school’s obstacles, but some of your peers are being left in the dust. Take a look at how Monroe County’s graduation rates compare with the rest of the country. by Maureen Langley
30%
OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE U.S.
DROPOUT
EVERY YEAR, 1.3 MILLION STUDENTS DROP OUT OF SCHOOL.
7,000
EVERY DAY OF SCHOOL
DROPOUT RATES BY REGION
10.2% WEST
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7.4% NORTHEAST
EVERY 26 SECONDS
BEST & WORST STATES IOWA 88% VERMONT 87% WISCONSIN 87% INDIANA 86% NEBRASK A 86%
6.4% MIDWEST
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 59% NEVADA 62% NEW MEXICO 63% GEORGIA 67% OREGON 68%
6.6% SOUTH
MCCSC GRADUATION RATES
2012 2012 2012 class size Grads Grad Rate
2011 2010 2009 Grad Rate Grad Rate Grad Rate
322
304
94.4%
85.6%
83.4%
76.1%
SOUTH
377
359
95.2%
85.6%
83.4%
76.1%
NEW TECH
61
60
98.4
GRADUATION 26 SCHOOL
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65.4
NORTH
illustration by Maureen Langley / source: nces.ed.gov
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THIS YEAR IN
PHOTOS 1. Junior Annalise Haldeman helps freshman
Adrian Cox-Thurmond with his make up during the production of “Waiting for Lefty” in October. photo by Zoe Need
2. Junior Meredith Metz preforms in “Living Statues” at the farmers market in late September for advanced theater. photo by Maureen Langley
3. Seniors Brock Elmore and Z Stephenson hold
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up the sectional trophy after they beat South for the fourth time. photo by Maureen Langley
4. Senior Grant Sims evades a player from Arsenal Tech as he storms down the court. This season was the first season North basketball beat South since Andy Hodson started coaching them. photo by Maddie Gooldy
5. The football team played Perry Meridian for the homecoming game. North lost, but senior Eli farmer didn’t. He and senior Abbey Barker won homecoming court. photo by Maureen Langley
6. Senior Julia Russio shouts at the crowd during
dress rehearsal for the cheer team’s performance at Nationals. photo by Maddie Gooldy
7. Business Professionals of America poses with their medals after competing. BPA placed 2nd in presentation management at Nationals. photo courtesy of Jacob Cantrell
8. Sophomore Zach Veldeman keeps the ball out of South’s reach during North’s victory in the sectional game. photo by Maureen Langley
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“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So. . . get on your way!”
Grant Sims,
We are so very proud of the You that You are!
Congratulations Mr. Jon Stevens! Love, Mom, Dad, Jessica, & Georgie
“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” ~ Fred Rogers
Love you, Mom and Dad
McKinzi Jo Elgar
This little girl is all grown up and college bound. We can’t wait to see her use the knowledge she’s found. We love you, Mom, Dad, Braydon and Brett
Jonathon Frederick,
So proud of you!! You have a great future ahead of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, & Sisters
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Rachel Ringquist,
We are so proud of you! You have a bright future ahead and we will be behind you every step of the way! Love, Your family
Cole Trueblood,
Congratulations Cole! I am so proud of you!! Love Mom
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Congratulations AJ Schultheis,
We are proud of your accomplishments, including earning Academic All State Honors in 3 sports (Cross-Country, Swimming, Track and Field). Your dedication to academics, athletics, team participation, and volunteer time is inspiring. It takes leadership that is often quiet and unrecognized to drive people forward. Keep up that great work at Georgia Tech.
TAI MIKULECKY
CONGRATS ON ALL YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Love, Mom and Dad
CONGRATS Adam Sowder
Love, Mom and Dad
CONGRATULATIONS
Pete Allen! Swing away! Love, Your family
CONGRATS Phillip Pepper!
Love, Mom and Nicole
Congratulations Rachael! Now on to the next challenge!
Dear Greg Lopes,
Congratulations and many thanks for working so hard. Your family and friends in the U.S. and Brazil are very proud of your success!
Rachael Mosley
We’re very proud, Mom, Dad, Hannah, and Andrew
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CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2014
BRYCE ALDRIDGE Congratulations on a great academic and athletic career at North. See it, work on it, and believe in yourself and you will become it! Do great things at UIndy and beyond.
photo by Chris Howell / The Herald Times
Love, Mom, Dad, and Bcylor (2008)
2014 PROM PHOTOS
http://bhsnprom.smugmug.com
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ANDY VARNS
ANTIGONI TONGRET
ASHER ENSMENGER
ERIN BARKER
FARES SAHNOUNI
KOLBY THURS TON
SETH KNAPP
TUCKER ANTHIS
YUSRA SAHNOUNI
ZACH THAMES
COLE TRUEBLOOD
ADAM SOWDER
ABBEY BARKER
BROCK ELMORE
HARRISON WAGER MILLER
Look back at it by Kat Sylvester Scan this qr code or follow the link to watch these seniors as they look back on the best memories of their time in high school. wp.me/p1PFoJ-SZ
CARTER JOSTES
TAYLOR THURMAN
BRADY SCOTT
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